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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Marches out, but no backdown
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE GREY Power organisation has decided not to hold any more protest marches but will not back down in its fight against Government’s decision to continue back-taxing New Zealand pensioners.
Education system wins high praise
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
THE COOK Islands education system has received praise from one of the oldest universities in New Zealand.
Natural disasters focus for students
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
FOURTEEN students from Canada’s University of British Columbia have visited the Cook Islands to study natural disaster risks in the Pacific.
Cyclone threat not to be taken lightly
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islanders may be underestimating the threat of cyclones, says University of British Columbia Associate Professor of Geography Fes de Scally.
Elderly welcome ticket discount
Friday 5 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE GREY Power movement has welcomed news of a discount on Te Maeva Nui festival ticket prices for senior citizens.
New bank yet to get go-ahead
Friday 5 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE BANK of the South Pacific (BSP) is yet to receive the green light from the local banking regulatory body to operate in the Cook Islands.
French navy pays a visit
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The French naval ship Arago has paid a courtesy port visit to Cook Islands following the completion of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)-led operation Tui Moana.
Road upgrade nears completion
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
INFRASTRUCTURE Cook Islands (ICI) is asking the public to bear with them as they near completion of the major road upgrade in town.
Chinese visitors increase
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THERE has been a gradual increase in the number of visitors from China since 2013.
Environment Day to focus on litter
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE NATIONAL Environment Service (NES) will observe World Environment Day on Friday.
Whizzbang start to epic world cruise
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
AN undeniable sense of pride is reflected in Peter DeWalt’s eyes as he guides Whizzbang safely into Avatiu harbour.
April visitors up on previous year
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitor arrivals in the Cook Islands are showing a steady rise.
Mosquito virus cases in decline
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
There has been a decline in the Chikungunya virus cases in the Cook Islands.
Monitoring tools there, says MMR
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) says it has the tools to monitor the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific waters.
PM committed to marine park plan
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna has reaffirmed his commitment for the proposed Marae Moana marine park. This week he told the leaders at the 71st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand about the ambitious plan.
NES gathers e-waste info
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
THE National Environment Services (NES) is calling on the public to supply information on how much white ware and e-waste is out there on the island.
Renewable energy aims on track
Friday 29 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is on track to become 100 per cent reliant on renewable energy by 2020, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Tuna industry in good hands
Friday 29 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE TUNA industry is in good hands says the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
PM underlines importance of aid
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna emphasised the importance of Official Development Aid (ODA) at the seventh Japan-Pacific Islanders Leaders Meeting (PALM7) last week.
Chinese performance awes small crowd
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
ABOUT 200 people turned up to watch a performance by the Leshan Song and Dance Troupe from Sichuan Province in China at the Avarua National Auditorium on Tuesday night.
